A HARARE man, who is a student at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), allegedly stole a pistol from his landlord, robbed a pharmacy in Harare, and then used some of the proceeds to buy groceries for his girlfriend. The man, Panashe Nyakwima, appeared in court over the weekend and was advised to apply for…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A CHINESE national who allegedly overstayed his visa by 46 days has been remanded in custody. Wang Changlong came into the country on a business visa, but was reportedly working at a mine in Darwendale. He was remanded in custody to today. It is alleged that on August 9 2025, Wang entered…
RUTENDO NGARA A MAN was recently handed a 100- year prison sentence after being found guilty on 18 counts of theft and two counts of rape by Harare regional magistrate Loice Mukunyadze. The convicted individual, identified as Issa Siyabu, faced a full trial where the prosecution successfully proved a compelling case against him. The court…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A FORM four student from Mabelreign, Harare, has been arrested after allegedly brutally attacking a housemaid with an electric shocker and stabbing her several times on the neck following a confrontation over stolen money. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest. “Reference is made to a video which has…
RUTENDO NGARA HARARE regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu has convicted a man who forged his mother’s will and fraudulently took over a US$181 000 estate. Gregory Graham Hall (50), of Kariba, was found guilty of fraud and forgery and was remanded in custody to October 29 for sentencing. The State, led by Zvikomborero Mupasa, proved that…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A ROMAN Catholic priest based in Bulawayo has appeared in court accused of obstructing a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) investigation by allegedly helping his relative evade arrest in a high-profile fraud case involving the Grain Marketing Board (GMB). John Sewera appeared before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Richard Ramaboea last week charged with…
THE government yesterday handed over offer letters to 8 000 homeowners in Cowdray Park, marking a milestone step toward the formalisation of settlements and the securing of legal property ownership for residents. A total of 15 000 households in Cowdray Park are expected to benefit from the initiative, which paves the way for full, legally…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has announced that it made major progress in 2024, significantly strengthening its systems for regulating medicines and medical devices across the country. In its overall performance report, Mcaz chairperson Misheck Chiware stated that the strengthened systems resulted in improved public access to quality medicines. “The year 2024 marked…
TAPIWA CHIRUMESTAFF WRITER CHAMINUKA Rural District Council (RDC) in Mashonaland Central has awarded tenders worth US$813 689 to purchase vehicles, ICT equipment, solar systems, and to develop infrastructure, as part of its operational modernisation and service delivery improvement. The development was confirmed by the council’s chief executive officer Joseph Mandinyenya, following a competitive bidding process…
A BULAWAYO woman has been fined after she assaulted her husband’s lover during a confrontation over an alleged extramarital affair. Isabelle Nyika, 43, of Cowdray Park, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing a charge of assault. She pleaded guilty to the charge and was convicted. The court heard that on October 19, at around…
